C3: Determinants of occupational diseases and work-related health problems
Module Description
Aim
Occupational diseases have a wide variety of phenotypes and sometimes only become apparent several decades after actual exposure. In other cases, the association between work-related exposure and the development of clinical symptoms and diseases is not obvious at first glance. In this module, students learn to identify and describe the evidence of work-caused and work-associated health problems. They also acquire the skills necessary to find and analyze the relevant literature concerning occupational health problems.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the main determinants of occupational and work-related diseases, as well as the individual and organizational health resources
- Conduct effective literature research and identify the relevant publications
- Make the critical appraisal of publications
- Assess the overall evidence of an occupational disease or exposure according to the most relevant guidelines
- Write a simple review
Contents
- Overview of the major occupational health problems and their risk factors
- Occupational health research and study design
- Concept of causality
- Observational versus interventional studies in occupational health
- Most common bias and errors in occupational health research
- Literature search, systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Dates and location
02.14 - 02.16.2024 and 03.04.- 03.05.2024 in Lausanne
Registration Deadline
02.05.2024
Fee
CHF 2,720.–